Project Director

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Project Director / Managing Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of a four-star hotel development in a remote location. This senior, hands-on role combines project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder relations, acting as the owner's representative on-site from tendering through construction to handover.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, contractors, developers, and government relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, timely

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in hospitality/resort development or construction project.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Management experience with at least one completed hotel or resort project.
• Experience managing projects in remote or logistically challenging locations.
• Proven track record running tender processes and negotiating construction contracts (FIDIC or equivalent).
• Experience engaging with government bodies for permitting, licensing, and regulatory approval.
• Strong financial acumen: ability to read development pro formas, manage budgets, and control costs.
• PMP, RICS/MRICS, or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Experience working with international hotel brand standards is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tendering process, including preparing tender documents, evaluating contractor bids, and negotiating construction contracts.
• Select, onboard, and manage main contractors, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with developers, investors, and ownership, providing regular progress and status reporting.
• Liaise with government entities and local authorities to secure permits, licenses, utility connections, and regulatory approvals.
• Oversee project budgeting and cost control, including cash flow forecasting, cost-to-complete tracking, and variance/change order management.
• Monitor construction progress against schedule, quality, and safety standards; proactively resolve delays and site issues.
• Coordinate logistics specific to remote-site execution: material transport, site power/water/temporary infrastructure, and workforce accommodation.
• Manage relationships with hotel brand technical services to ensure compliance with brand design and construction standards.
• Prepare and present periodic financial and progress reports to ownership/board.
• Identify and mitigate project risks across financial, regulatory, and operational dimensions.

Skills

Leadership

Tender negotiations

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Remote site management

Regulatory engagement

Decision making

Education

Civil/Architectural Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Provide a brief introduction to the company, its mission, and culture.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Director / Managing Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of a four-star hotel development in a remote location. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role combining project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder relations. The successful candidate will act as the owner's representative on-site, driving the project from tendering through construction to handover, while managing budgets, contractors, developers, and government relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tendering process, including preparing tender documents, evaluating contractor bids, and negotiating construction contracts.
• Select, onboard, and manage main contractors, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with developers, investors, and ownership, providing regular progress and status reporting.
• Liaise with government entities and local authorities to secure permits, licenses, utility connections, and regulatory approvals.
• Oversee project budgeting and cost control, including cash flow forecasting, cost‑to‑complete tracking, and variance/change order management.
• Monitor construction progress against schedule, quality, and safety standards; proactively resolve delays and site issues.
• Coordinate logistics specific to remote‑site execution: material transport, site power/water/temporary infrastructure, and workforce accommodation.
• Manage relationships with hotel brand technical services (if applicable) to ensure compliance with brand design and construction standards.
• Prepare and present periodic financial and progress reports to ownership/board.
• Identify and mitigate project risks across financial, regulatory, and operational dimensions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in hospitality/resort development or construction project
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• management, with at least one completed hotel or resort project.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in remote or logistically challenging locations.
• Proven track record running competitive tender processes and negotiating construction contracts (FIDIC or equivalent forms preferred).
• Experience engaging with government bodies for permitting, licensing, and regulatory approval.
• Strong financial acumen: ability to read development pro formas, manage construction budgets, and control costs.
• PMP, RICS/MRICS, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
• Experience working with international hotel brand standards is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial experience a plus as well.

Skills

• Strong leadership and decision‑making under pressure
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• High financial and commercial literacy
• Fluent communicator, comfortable liaising with government officials, developers, and contractors alike
• Resourceful and adaptable — able to solve problems with limited on‑site infrastructure
• Willingness to be based on-site in a remote location for the duration of the project

Pay range and compensation package

Highly Competitive Salary